Carambola

Jambul

Carambola and Jambul

Carambola

Jambul

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, NA

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g14.00 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g0.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.25 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg11.85 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.23 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg55.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg1.41 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg26.20 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg11.65 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg35.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mgNA

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg15.60 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mgNA

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g84.75 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal80.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA120.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA300.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Monsoon, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Ram Jarnun and Paras

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Magenta, Purple

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Purple

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Oval

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Astringent, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Humid, Rainfall

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.

Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Taiwan

India

5.3.2 Other Countries

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

India

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Syzygium cumini

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Eugenia cumini

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Myrtales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Myrtaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Syzygium

7.10 Species

A. carambola

S. cumini

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Carambola and Jambul

We might think that Carambola and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Jambul is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Jambul with peel is 31.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Jambul belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Jambul is Oxalidales and Myrtales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.